Student Engagement and Events Coordinator - JDS
Position Summary: The Student Engagement and Events Coordinator is responsible for creating, organizing, and executing programs and events that foster student engagement, community building, and personal development within the student body. The role requires strong organizational skills, creativity, and a passion for enhancing the student experience through engaging and inclusive activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Event Planning & Coordination:
- Plan, organize, and execute student-focused events, including orientation programs, social events, educational workshops, cultural activities, and leadership development initiatives.
- Coordinate logistics such as venue booking, catering, audiovisual equipment, and transportation.
- Work closely with student organizations, faculty, and campus departments to ensure event success.
Student Engagement:
- Foster an inclusive environment where all students feel welcomed and encouraged to participate in campus life.
- Develop strategies to increase student participation in campus events and activities.
- Serve as a liaison between students, faculty, and staff to ensure student needs and interests are represented in events and initiatives.
Marketing and Promotion:
- Create and manage event marketing materials, including flyers, social media posts, and email newsletters.
- Utilize campus communication channels to promote events and programs effectively.
- Monitor student feedback and engagement to assess the success of marketing strategies and adjust as needed.
Budget Management:
- Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring all expenses are within allocated funds.
- Track spending and ensure cost-effective solutions for event needs.
Collaboration and Partnerships:
- Collaborate with campus departments, student organizations, and external partners to enhance event offerings and ensure alignment with institutional goals.
- Build and maintain relationships with community vendors, guest speakers, and performers.
Administrative Support:
- Maintain records related to events, budgets, and student engagement metrics.
- Provide support for student leadership development programs and activities.
- Assist in preparing reports and assessments of student engagement initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Student Affairs, Communications, Event Planning).
- 2+ years of experience in event planning, student services, or a related field.
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and project management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and engage with diverse student populations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and event management software.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for events.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in student engagement, event planning, or higher education.
- Familiarity with social media platforms and digital marketing techniques.
- Experience with budget management and financial oversight for events.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental/Vision insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- This position may require occasional evening and weekend hours to support events and activities.
- Occasional travel for off-campus events and conferences may be required.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. Such tasks shall be capable of being performed with reasonable accommodation, if necessary, that does not impair a business necessity or impose an undue business hardship and without presenting a direct threat to the safety to the applicant or others.